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BLCK VC Canada

Posted on by Cindy-Ann Williams

 

 

The Black Opportunity Fund, in partnership with BLCK VC, came together in September to celebrate the launch of BLCK VC Canada! An exciting milestone for Canada’s growing Black venture community and BLCK VC’s first non-US chapter! Kudos to the many partners who came together to make this happen, including BOF’s Executive Director, Craig Wellington who was a panelist at the event. The establishment of BLCK VC Canada formalizes a community that has been flourishing for several years and will continue to serve as a central hub for even more Black-led and Black-focused venture funds, accelerators, players, founders, and more.

Visit the link to learn more https://www.blckvc.org/

Featured Panelists and attendees

  • Frederik Groce, Co-Founder, BLCK VC and Deal Lead, Wellington Management
  • Isaac Olowolafe, Managing Partner, BKR Capital
  • Kim Furlong, CEO of CVCA
  • Sunil Sharma, Managing Partner, techstarts Toronto Accelerator
  • Upkar Arora, CEO of Rally Assets
  • Craig Wellington, Executive Director of the Black Opportunity Fund
  • Abdullah Snobar, CEO of DMZ Ventures
  • Wils Theagene, Head of CDPQ’s $250M Diverse Founders Fund

BLCK VC Canada Co-Founders

  • Ahmed Ismail, Wellington Management
  • Josh Olowafe, CIBC Innovation Banking
  • Abdel Ali, Founder of Kiwi Charge (EV Charging Start-up)
  • Derrick Raphael, Co-Founder and CEO of ICON Talent Partners

 

Black Opportunity Fund – Year 3 Highlights video

Posted on by Cindy-Ann Williams

We invite you to view our BOF Year 3 Highlights Video

Three years ago, BOF was born out of a collective vision of dismantling longstanding systemic inequities in access to capital. Since then, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones and catalyzed positive ripples of change.

BOF has created a disruptive new Black-community-led philanthropic approach, that supports social, cultural, and economic empowerment of Black communities across Canada. BOF prioritizes initiatives around education & youth, healthcare, women+ gender, criminal justice, entrepreneurship, arts & culture, and affordable housing.

We recognize that a systemic problem cannot have a single answer. So BOF is part of an ecosystem that, together, is committed to interrupting systemic racism. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re not just looking back at our accomplishments, but forward to the future we’re shaping together.

To learn more about BOF’s accomplishments and the work ahead:

CAREERS AT BOF – SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Posted on by Cindy-Ann Williams

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) has engaged AgentsC Inc. to recruit a talented senior fundraiser with a proven track record of Major Gifts fundraising in the role of Senior Development Officer (SDO).

Black Opportunity Fund is a community-led registered Canadian Charitable organization, whose mandate is to dismantle anti-Black racism by establishing a sustainable pool of capital to fund Black led businesses and Black led not for profits and charities, in order to improve the social and economic well-being of Canada’s Black communities. The fund will catalyze the cultural, socio-economic, institutional, and political change required to enable Canada’s diverse Black communities to thrive.

Reporting to Executive Director, the Senior Development Officer is accountable for the following key responsibilities: Donor and Prospects Management, Fundraising Development, Collaborative Leadership, Planning Other tasks as assigned by BOF’s Executive Director.

 

CAREERS AT BOF – ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Posted on by Cindy-Ann Williams

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) is seeking an energetic and motivated team player to fill the 2-year contract position of Entrepreneur Program Coordinator.

Black Opportunity Fund is a community-led registered Canadian Charitable organization, whose mandate is to dismantle anti-Black racism by establishing a sustainable pool of capital to fund Black led businesses and Black led not for profits and charities, in order to improve the social and economic well-being of Canada’s Black communities. The fund will catalyze the cultural, socio-economic, institutional, and political change required to enable Canada’s diverse Black communities to thrive.

Reporting to the Programs Manager, this position will be responsible for engaging with various stakeholders, in the administration of BOF supported capacity building programs for Black entrepreneurs, including administration and disbursement of non-repayable funds to program participants, as well as administering payments to subsidize the cost of mandatory permits, licenses and certifications to help Black businesses scale.

For more information, please visit Entrepreneur Program Coordinator

 

BOF donation propels the creation of the Hon. Lincoln Alexander’s bust at Queen’s Park

Posted on by Cindy-Ann Williams

BOF is very pleased to announce the kickoff of the artistic process for the creation of a bust of the Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander, that will be placed on permanent display inside the Queen’s Park Legislative Building in January of 2024, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of January 21st being declared annually as Lincoln Alexander Day in Ontario.

Black Opportunity Fund is proud to be supporting this important legacy project and funding the work of award-winning artist Quentin VerCetty. Thanks to the leadership for this project by the #LincBustCommittee led by Rosemary Sadlier OOnt – Champion of Black History Month and @License2Learn with Zeib Jeeva, O.Ont. .

This will be the first statue of a Black person ever displayed at Queen’s Park, and it will be part of the Queen’s Park educational tours. Visibility is Possibility. An interview with me and artist Quentin from his studio, will air this evening on CTV News. September 20th is the date in 1968 when Linc was sworn in as Canada’s first Black member of Parliament. September 20th was also the date in 1985 when Lincoln Alexander was sworn in as Canada’s first Black Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

CAREERS AT BOF – FINANCE & BUSINESS PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Posted on by Cindy-Ann Williams

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) is seeking an energetic and motivated team player to fill the position of Finance & Business Programs Specialist.

Black Opportunity Fund is a community-led registered Canadian Charitable organization, whose mandate is to dismantle anti-Black racism by establishing a sustainable pool of capital to fund Black led businesses and Black led not for profits and charities, in order to improve the social and economic well-being of Canada’s Black communities.

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Operations, this position will support full cycle finance, accounting and operations as well as supporting, facilitating and tracking funding disbursements to grant and loan recipients, tracking metrics and reporting for funded businesses and community organizations. In addition to a background in accounting, the ideal candidate possesses related experience in a direct customer facing role in a banking or other financial institution.

For more information, please visit Welcome to Hudson Group Jobs